And we are off! We would like to thank all of the members who joined us for our Tefillah service and First Day of Religious School Party this past Sunday. It is always so nice to see the Religious School families and general membership interact (especially with pizza and cupcakes!) And there will also be a great time for interaction this Saturday, August 26, when members are invited to see our own Mercedes Cohen’s play “Faeries of the Moonlight” at John Hinkle Park in Berkeley. It starts at 4:00 p.m. but we will also have a carpool for those who need a ride that will meet at the Temple at 2:30 p.m. We hope everyone will be able to join!
Events like these also remind us how important it is for communities to stick together. With so much craziness happening in the world, including wildfires in Maui and even hurricanes drenching southern California(!), being able to rely on only ourselves or immediate families may not always be enough. As we speak, contributions are pouring in to Hawaii to assist those affected by the wildfires while neighbors assisted each other in San Diego when flooding started. We can all do our part as well. We encourage everyone to make a donation to the relief funds in Maui and/or donate supplies to flooded communities in southern California. The day will come when a freak weather event could hit the Bay Area and if/when it does, we will all be grateful knowing that communities around the country will readily assist our own. The world works best and most effectively when it can cooperate rather than conflict. Whether contributions are physical or symbolic, they all make the difference.
In other news, as September is fast approaching we have many exciting events for our congregation. On September 9th there will be a Slichot Potluck at the Temple starting at 7:00 p.m. The following day, September 10th, Temple Beth Hillel will be hosting a booth at the Solano Stroll in Albany and Berkeley. We and the rest of the Board will be volunteering to help spread the word about our wonderful community, and we encourage all members who are able to do so as well. Larry will be sending out sign-up sheets as we get closer to the event. Also, High Holiday services will be taking place between September 15 and September 25. Erev Rosh Hashana Services will begin on Friday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. and Rosh Hashana Morning Services will be on Saturday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. The following week, Kol Nidre services will be on Sunday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m. and Yom Kippur morning services will occur on Monday, September 25 at 10:00 a.m., with afternoon services beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Finally, the next Shabbat Service will be held on Friday, September 1, at 7:30 p.m., hosted as always by our own Rabbi Dean and Cantor Marney. We hope to see y’all there. Thank you everyone!
If I am not for myself, who will be for me?
If I am not for others, what am I?
And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel
~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel
From the Presidents – Aug. 25, 2023
August 25, 2023 by tbhrich • president
Hello Everyone!
And we are off! We would like to thank all of the members who joined us for our Tefillah service and First Day of Religious School Party this past Sunday. It is always so nice to see the Religious School families and general membership interact (especially with pizza and cupcakes!) And there will also be a great time for interaction this Saturday, August 26, when members are invited to see our own Mercedes Cohen’s play “Faeries of the Moonlight” at John Hinkle Park in Berkeley. It starts at 4:00 p.m. but we will also have a carpool for those who need a ride that will meet at the Temple at 2:30 p.m. We hope everyone will be able to join!
Events like these also remind us how important it is for communities to stick together. With so much craziness happening in the world, including wildfires in Maui and even hurricanes drenching southern California(!), being able to rely on only ourselves or immediate families may not always be enough. As we speak, contributions are pouring in to Hawaii to assist those affected by the wildfires while neighbors assisted each other in San Diego when flooding started. We can all do our part as well. We encourage everyone to make a donation to the relief funds in Maui and/or donate supplies to flooded communities in southern California. The day will come when a freak weather event could hit the Bay Area and if/when it does, we will all be grateful knowing that communities around the country will readily assist our own. The world works best and most effectively when it can cooperate rather than conflict. Whether contributions are physical or symbolic, they all make the difference.
In other news, as September is fast approaching we have many exciting events for our congregation. On September 9th there will be a Slichot Potluck at the Temple starting at 7:00 p.m. The following day, September 10th, Temple Beth Hillel will be hosting a booth at the Solano Stroll in Albany and Berkeley. We and the rest of the Board will be volunteering to help spread the word about our wonderful community, and we encourage all members who are able to do so as well. Larry will be sending out sign-up sheets as we get closer to the event. Also, High Holiday services will be taking place between September 15 and September 25. Erev Rosh Hashana Services will begin on Friday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. and Rosh Hashana Morning Services will be on Saturday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. The following week, Kol Nidre services will be on Sunday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m. and Yom Kippur morning services will occur on Monday, September 25 at 10:00 a.m., with afternoon services beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Finally, the next Shabbat Service will be held on Friday, September 1, at 7:30 p.m., hosted as always by our own Rabbi Dean and Cantor Marney. We hope to see y’all there. Thank you everyone!
If I am not for myself, who will be for me?
If I am not for others, what am I?
And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel
~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel